SC Freiburg is making history by reaching their first European semi-final, facing a strong SC Braga side on April 30, 2026 at the Estádio Municipal de Braga.
This match is the first leg of the Europa League semi-final. Freiburg advanced after defeating Celta Vigo 6-1 on aggregate in the quarter-finals. Braga eliminated Real Betis, scoring four goals against them.
Braga’s recent form shows both teams scored in five of their last eight competitive fixtures. Rodrigo Zalazar has been a standout player, netting 23 goals in 43 games this season. However, Braga will miss key players Adrian Barisic, Sikou Niakate, and Diego Rodrigues due to injuries.
Freiburg comes into this match with some injury concerns as well. Max Rosenfelder and Patrick Osterhage are both sidelined. They have lost two domestic fixtures before this match but scored 11 goals in their last three Europa League games.
Key statistics:
- Braga has scored four goals against Real Betis in the quarter-finals.
- Freiburg scored six goals against Celta Vigo in their quarter-final match.
- The odds for Braga to win are 2.40 on bet365.
- The odds for both teams to score are 1.80 on bet365.
- The odds for Rodrigo Zalazar as an anytime goalscorer are 1.73 on bet365.
Julian Schuster, Freiburg’s captain, acknowledged the challenge ahead: “This is Freiburg’s first semi-final in a major European competition and the first time they’ve ever played Braga.”
Carlos Vicens expects a competitive match. He stated, “We expect Os Arsenalistas to secure victory, although Julian Schuster and his side won’t make it easy for them.” Both teams aim to capitalize on their momentum as they vie for a place in the final.
